Our group offers an environment of encouragement, support, and inspiration no matter where you are in your writing, filmmaking, or other creative journey.

The Neuse River Writers group offers opportunities to find your muse and get involved, and we hope you join us as we learn, grow in our creativity, and have fun.

  • Monthly Meetings are open to the public and offer various speakers, activities and learning fun for beginners through seasoned professionals.

  • Casual Breakout Groups are offered in three locations: Selma, Benson, and Clayton.

    • Writing Our Stories critique group meets weekly in Selma and is facilitated by Cindy Brookshire.

    • Write On critique group meets weekly in Benson and is facilitated by Barbara Crowley.

    • The Write Stuff meets weekly in Clayton and is facilitated by Char Vinar.

    • Other groups include critique groups for short works and completed novels.

  • Open Mic Nights occur monthly for those who enjoy sharing their work or listening to the work of local authors, writers, singers, musicians and poets.

Membership

While the monthly meetings and other groups are FREE to attend, to join Neuse River Writers, please request a membership form at a monthly meeting or contact admin@neuseriverwriters.org. Benefits of membership include the support of our group, Chamber of Commerce membership, discounts, and members only educational videos on our website along with your own member page. Dues are $25 per year.

We promote these professional resources

North Carolina Writers Network at www.ncwriters.org

Triangle Association of Freelancers at www.tafnc.com

North Carolina Poetry Society at www.ncpoetrysociety.org

Meet the Board

  • Char Vinar

    Char Vinar

    PRESIDENT

  • Vice President

    VACANT

  • Julie Johnson

    SECRETARY

  • Dot La Motta

    TREASURER

  • Cindy Draughon

    COMMUNICATIONS


  • Barbara Crowley

    MEMBERSHIP

  • Cindy Brookshire

    ADVISOR